TUDOR STYLE DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING EXPANSION AND REMODEL

This Arbor Heights project reimagines a 1980s-era garage apartment, transforming the original single-bedroom unit into a modern and expanded living space while preserving the charm of the existing Tudor-style structure. The design maximizes the allowable footprint under Seattle zoning regulations, creating a more functional home above a newly added third garage bay while taking advantage of the site’s water views.

Design Features

• Renovation and expansion of an existing 1980s-era garage apartment
• Footprint expanded to the maximum 1000 GSF allowed by Seattle zoning for a DADU
• Addition of a third garage bay below the living space
• Reconfigured interior layout with an open-concept great room
• Updated primary bedroom with ensuite bathroom
• Addition of a guest powder room for improved functionality
• Exterior design maintains the traditional Tudor character of the original structure
• Upper-level living space oriented to capture expansive water views

EXTERIOR BEFORE IMAGE

EXTERIOR AFTER IMAGE

INTERIOR BEFORE

INTERIOR BEFORE VIEW TOWARD WATER

 

AFTER INTERIOR VIEW

AFTER INTERIOR VIEW TOWARD WATER

 

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RENDERED AFTER EXTERIOR IMAGE FROM COURTYARD

 

Project Information

Location: Arbor Heights, Seattle
Project Type: Garage Apartment Remodel + Addition
Size: 1,000 GSF
Status: Completed
Structural Engineer: NKH Engineering
Construction: Secretario Design Build

TESTIMONIAL

You were the best part of our whole project and we are so in love with our home.
— Maureen F.
 

FLOOR PLANS

GROUND LEVEL DADU FLOOR PLAN

SECOND LEVEL DADU FLOOR PLAN

 

ADDITIONAL INTERIOR FINISHED IMAGES